Harri Kirvesniemi, a skiing expert, expressed his disappointment regarding the Finnish women's performance in the 10-kilometer freestyle event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, characterizing it as uninspiring. Vilma Ryytty emerged as the best Finnish competitor, finishing in 18th place, and her performance was described as average compared to the competition. Despite a significant gap from the leading skier, Sweden's Frida Karlsson, who won by almost two minutes, Kirvesniemi noted that Ryytty's placement was not entirely discouraging given she was only a minute behind the second position.

Kirvesniemi highlighted the stark contrast between Finland's performance and the leading teams, specifically pointing out that Sweden and Norway were the clear favorites for skiing medals. He remains hopeful that Finland could secure a relay medal, despite the underwhelming individual performances. This shift in focus to the relay gives a glimmer of hope for Finnish ski fans, as Kirvesniemi believes the team could still be competitive in that event.

The commentary reflects a broader concern regarding the state of Finnish women's skiing, particularly in high-stakes international competitions like the Olympics. It raises questions about the future of the sport in Finland and the potential for improvement needed to compete on the world stage, especially against established teams like Sweden and Norway that are dominating the field.